Hiv And Hair Thinning

Hi Dr. Young,I'm wondering if hair loss is a common symptom of ongoing HIV infection? I have been losing a lot of hair recently (much more than usual), and my scalp seems crusty and sensitive. When I scratch my scalp, there is always crust under...

...(Crixivan). It's also not thought to be associated with HIV, as far as I know.There are scattered (ie., rare) case reports of hair loss associated with other medications, including lopinavir (Kaletra), atazanavir (Reyataz) and tenofovir (Viread,...
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...switching or discontinuing the problematic drug. Even then, the return of the lost hair may be slow and incomplete. Other causes of hair loss include: malnutrition, particularly low protein intake thyroid problems B complex vitamin deficiency ...
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...lactic acidosis that caused some deaths. Hydroxyurea may cause nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. It can also lead to weight gain, hair loss, and changes in skin coloring. It may cause birth defects, so pregnant women should not take hydroxyurea. It...
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...can anyone tell me of any experience they have had with hair loss? i am a 50 year old woman, recently diagnosed with hiv, probably had 5 years. always had thin hair but this is ridiculous!
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